Obituary notices.

Senovia Arzola Ray, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM

RaySOn October 12, 2023, Senovia Arzola Ray passed away at the Fort Bayard Medical Center of natural causes.  She was 92 years of age. 

Senovia is survived by four children, Jose A. Ray Jr., of Silver City, NM, Francine R. Delgado of Albuquerque, NM, Teresa R. Gurr of Las Vegas, NV and Richard A. Ray of Silver City, NM.  Senovia had 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.  Senovia was preceded in death by her husband Joe T. Ray Sr., granddaughter Amy Delgado, great-grand daughter, Gabriele Amanda Ray and grandson Joseph Ray III.  She is also preceded in death by her siblings Silverio Lujan, Diega Lujan Garcia, Felipe Arsola, Juan Arsola, Apolonia A. Richarte, Manuel Arsola, George Arsola and Magarita Arsola. 

Senovia was born to George Arzola and Francisca Martinez Arzola of Gila, NM on April 21, 1931.  She lived with her family in Gila, NM, Mimbres, NM and ultimately settled in Silver City, NM.  She married Joe T. Ray Sr., on April 17, 1949. 

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Federico Rodriguez Estrada II, 69, a resident of Deming, NM

EstradaFFederico Rodriguez Estrada II, 69, longtime Deming resident entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Federico was born July 17, 1954 in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua to Federico Estrada Sr. and Manuela Rodriguez. He was a very loving and caring father to his family and worked very hard to provide for them, even at home he did everything he could for his family. He was considered a “stay at home father.” Federico was a cook for the nursing home and butcher for many years. He had many characteristics to add to his name but he mainly was known to be a very loving, caring, adorable, strong willed and religious man. He will be dearly missed by his many friends and family.

He is survived by his spouse Maria Estrada; his children Federico (Claudia) Estrada of Glendale, AZ, Adriana (Ivan) Medina, Gricelda and Jeanette Estrada all of Phoenix, AZ; 3 brothers Manuel (Juliana), Pedro (Amalia) and Jose Guadalupe Estrada; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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Clorinda Leon Duran, 94, of Silver City, NM

DuranCClorinda Leon Duran, 94, of Silver City passed away at her home on Sunday, December 25, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.

Cremation was entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. A Graveside Service and Inurnment will take place at one o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Fort Bayard National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband of 51 years, Navy veteran Roman L. Duran.

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Rachel Lorenza Martinez, 48, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

Rachel Lorenza Martinez, 48, lifelong resident of Lordsburg passed away October 13, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.  Arrangements are pending.

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Senovia Ray, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Senovia Ray, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center in Santa Clara, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Jesus Gonzales, 57, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

GonzalesJesusJesus Gonzales, 57, a resident of Las Cruces passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born February 26, 1966 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua to Reymundo Gonzales and Guadalupe Zuniga.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jesus Gonzales, please visit our floral store.

Virginia Rodriguez, 76, a resident of Silver City, NM

RodriguezVOur beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to our Heavenly Father on October 12, 2023.  She died peacefully surrounded by the people who loved her the most….her family.

Virginia had a brilliant teaching career and touched the lives of hundreds of children in the 33yrs.  She taught at Longfellow Elementary in Albuquerque and Cobre Consolidated Schools.  She loved reading and inspired many children to love reading as well.  Her exemplary work earned her Teacher of the Year in 1998.

She graduated from WNMU in 1969 with a degree in Elementary Education.  She later completed her MAT 1972.  She also continued post graduate studies in Reading at Arizona State University.  Students remember her as a master teacher that could teach a “rock” to read.  She was selected to the Education Hall of Fame at WNMU in 2007.  Her colleagues remember her as committed, devoted, and professional.

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Albert A. Trujillo, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM

TrujilloAlbertAlbert A. Trujillo, 85, of Silver City, a veteran of the United States Army, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Inurnment will take place at two o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in Santa Clara, New Mexico. Full Military Honors will be accorded.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Albert Avalos Trujillo, please visit our floral store.

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